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| Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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| murder | n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally | |
| breed | v: to keep animals for producing offspring in a regulated manner | |
| punishment | n: a penalty or consequence inflicted for wrongdoing or offense; a means of enforcing discipline or preventing further wrongdoing | |
| serial | adj: consisting of or occurring in a series or sequence; relating to or involving a series or sequence of events, stories, or incidents | |
| novel | n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before | |
| saint | n: a person who is recognized as having an exceptional degree of holiness, virtue, or devotion | |
| abject | adj: extremely unpleasant and degrading; physically or emotionally impoverished; miserable, wretched, and hopeless | |
| poverty | n: the condition of being extremely poor | |
| rural | adj: of or relating to the countryside | |
| distress | n: a feeling of great worry, sadness, pain, or discomfort | |
| sacrifice | n: the act of killing an animal or person or surrendering a possession as an offering to a deity; (verb) to give up something important or valuable to help another person or get or do something that seems more important | |
| increasingly | adv: more and more | |
| desperate | adj: feeling or showing a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation | |
| elderly | adj: (a polite word for) old | |
| pawn | n: a piece in the game of chess that can be moved only forward and captured only diagonally; (verb) leave as a guarantee in return for money | |
| resolve | v: to find a suitable answer to the problems or difficulty | |
| unthinkable | adj: too unlikely or shocking to imagine or accept | |
| cite | v: to refer to something such as a passage, book, etc. as evidence for a theory or as a reason why something has happened | |
| psychology | n: the scientific study of mind and behavior | |
| thrill | n: a feeling of extreme and sudden excitement and pleasure; to cause someone to feel sudden intense sensation or emotion | |
| scope | n: the range of one’s perceptions, thoughts, or actions, or a subject that | |
| turmoil | n: a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty, often marked by intense activity or strong emotions | |
| dank | adj: unpleasantly damp and musty; (used in slang) considered cool or of high quality, particularly about cannabis and marijuana culture | |
| tavern | n: a public place where alcoholic drinks are served | |
| dilapidated | adj: in a state of disrepair, decay, or disuse, often due to neglect or age; rundown or shabby in appearance or condition | |
| claustrophobia | n: a persistent and intense fear of enclosed or small spaces | |
| belly | n: the front part of the body below the chest, containing the stomach and bowels; the rounded or curved part of an object, such as a ship or aircraft | |
| sear | v: to char, scorch, or burn the surface of something with intense heat; (of pain or experience) to be deeply felt or remembered over a long time | |
| prose | n: a type of written or spoken language that is not organized in verse or rhyme | |
| introductory | adj: intended as an introduction or preliminary; serving as a base or starting point | |
| miserable | adj: very unhappy, uncomfortable, or unpleasant; causing great distress or suffering | |
| ruin | v: to damage, spoil, or demolish something; (noun) an unrecoverable state of devastation and destruction, | |
| hinge | n: a joint that holds the edge of a door, window, lid, etc. and allows it to open or close | |
| lecherous | adj: having or showing excessive or offensive sexual desire; lustful; prone to immoral behavior or sexual misconduct | |
| nobleman | n: a man of high rank or status | |
| moral | adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc. | |
| innocent | adj: not guilty of a crime, offense, etc.; not having an evil mind or knowledge | |
| stark | adj: empty, simple, or apparent; devoid of any qualifications | |
| contrast | v: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences | |
| depravity | n: moral corruption or degradation; a state of extreme wickedness or immorality; morally twisted or warped behavior | |
| intertwine | v: to twist together or become twisted together | |
| bleak | adj: unlikely to be favorable; unpleasantly cold and damp; offering little or no hope | |
| portrait | n: a painting, picture; the likeness of a person, especially one showing the face | |
| complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
| evolve | v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually | |
| military | adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare | |
| attract | v: to draw or entice someone or something towards them through the qualities they have, especially positive ones | |
| reform | n: the act of improving or correcting something that is wrong or bad; a change made to correct a flaw or problem | |
| intellect | n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level | |
| discuss | v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic | |
| radical | adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions | |
| ban | v: to officially or legally forbid or refuse to allow something | |
| imperial | adj: relating to or associated with an empire or the person or country that rules it | |
| government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
| exposure | n: the state of being in a particular situation or place where there is no protection from or guarantee to something harmful; the disclosure of something secret | |
| arrest | v: to take into custody | |
| mock | v: to make fun of someone, usually by imitating them in a witty but harsh way | |
| execution | n: the act or process of carrying out a plan, order, or course of action; the act or process of carrying out the death penalty | |
| pardon | v: to forgive someone for something they have said or done, such as a crime; (noun) the act of excusing a mistake or offense | |
| czar | n: (also tsar or tzar) a title of rulers or monarchs, especially in Russia, before the Russian Revolution of 1917; an authoritarian or powerful political leader or high-level officeholder | |
| labor | n: productive work, especially physical work done for wages; the people who do manual or physical work in a country or company for wage; (verb) to work hard or to strive and make an effort to reach a goal | |
| release | v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement | |
| pessimistic | adj: tending to see the worst aspect of things or expecting the worst possible outcome | |
| shift | n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend | |
| spiritual | adj: relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things | |
| novella | n: a written work of fiction that is longer than a short story but shorter than a novel | |
| underground | adj: under the surface of the ground; a secret group organized to achieve a specific purpose, such as overthrowing the government or occupying a force | |
| expound | v: to explain or clarify something in detail or with great care; to interpret or elucidate | |
| utopian | adj: ideal and perfect; relating to or resembling a utopia (= an ideal and perfect society) | |
| philosophy | n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind | |
| satisfy | v: to make somebody pleased by giving them what they want or need | |
| contradictory | adj: containing or consisting of conflicting or incompatible elements | |
| yearn | v: to strongly desire or long for something | |
| conceive | v: to have or develop an idea, a plan, etc. in mind; to become pregnant | |
| narrative | n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story | |
| thread | n: a fine cord of natural or synthetic fibers or filaments, such as cotton or nylon, used in sewing, knitting, or weaving; a series of connected messages or comments on a social media platform or online forum, often related to a particular topic; a sequence or line of events, ideas, or actions that are connected or related; (verb) to pass a thread through a needle or other small opening, in preparation for sewing or stitching | |
| seduce | v: to entice someone to engage in sexual behavior or to enter into a romantic relationship | |
| corruptible | adj: capable of being made to do something dishonest or immoral | |
| urban | adj: relating to or located in a town or city | |
| critique | n: a detailed analysis or examination of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or political theory; an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation | |
| advancement | n: the development, improvement, or progress of something | |
| exploit | v: to make full use of and gain an advantage from resources, opportunities, etc. | |
| echo | n: a sound heard after being reflected off a surface, such as a wall or a cliff | |
| doctrine | n: a belief or set of ideas held and taught by a church, political party, or other groups | |
| egoist | n: a person who is excessively focused on their interests, needs, or welfare; one who regards self-interest or personal advantage as their main priority | |
| utilitarianism | n: the belief that the actions are the right if they are useful or for the benefit of a majority | |
| embrace | v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection | |
| contemporary | adj: belonging to the same or present time | |
| intelligence | n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons | |
| transcend | v: to rise above or go beyond the limits of something | |
| taboo | adj: prohibited or restricted by social custom | |
| morality | n: principles of right and evil or good and bad behavior | |
| mere | adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is | |
| moralize | v: to express or teach a moral lesson or principle, often in a self-righteous or didactic way; to reflect on the ethical or moral aspects of a situation or behavior | |
| distinctive | adj: having a quality or characteristic that makes it stand out from others | |
| convincing | adj: able to make someone believe that something is true | |
| remarkable | adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special | |
| rev | n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute | |
| gripping | adj: engaging or compelling; capable of holding one’s attention or interest tightly; evocative of strong emotions or reactions | |
| ensue | v: to happen or follow as a result or consequence of something | |
| possibility | n: a chance that something may happen or be true | |
| redemption | n: the act of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil, or the process of regaining or earning something of value |
